Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

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From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

plural of “actress” — a female actor

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

severely simple

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Here and there shone a pair of eyes from the black recesses of the boxes.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

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From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

use of chemical analysis to estimate the age of geological specimens

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

plural of “dressmaker” — someone who makes or mends dresses

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

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From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

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From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Here and there shone a pair of eyes from the black recesses of the boxes.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

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From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here and there shone a pair of eyes from the black recesses of the boxes.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here and there shone a pair of eyes from the black recesses of the boxes.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

in a dim indistinct manner

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

immediately past

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

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From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading Here and there shone a pair of eyes from the black recesses of the boxes.

the local environment

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading Here and there shone a pair of eyes from the black recesses of the boxes.

a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

-ing form of “rehearse” — engage in a rehearsal

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Here and there shone a pair of eyes from the black recesses of the boxes.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading In the dark auditorium large linen sheets protected the balcony and the boxes.

a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The actors knew their parts, and the following day had been chosen for that last private rehearsal which on stages less austere than that of the Odeon is known as "the dressmakers' rehearsal."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Here and there shone a pair of eyes from the black recesses of the boxes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The orchestra was covered with a huge dust-cloth, which, being turned back at the edges, left room for a few human figures, indistinctly seen in the gloom: actors, scene-shifters, costumiers, friends of the manager, mothers and lovers and actresses.

a late time of life

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.

but in spite of that

From this reading They were rehearsing, for the fifty-sixth time, _La Nuit du 23 octobre 1812_, a celebrated drama, dating twenty years back, which had not as yet been performed in this theatre.